Monthly Archives: September 2007

Why “Excellence” Burns Me

Sometimes “excellence” burns me. It’s become such a watchword that instead of encouraging it can intimidate, or create a false inspiration that results in no change of actions–just a lot of enthusiastic talk. In a small place, “excellence” can sound … Continue reading

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Tasty Wives

My wife is much tastier than I am. (She smells better too). It seems that if mosquitoes or other little beasties have to make a choice between her and me, they choose her. Sometimes when dogs are around and little … Continue reading

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City of Perfect Happiness

I read this in a writer’s magazine recently, “RETIRE THIS YEAR… WRITING. Imagine a job in which you set your own hours, and live where you please: at the beach, in the mountains, in Paris. As a copywriter, you can. … Continue reading

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“Morning, Mr. Blister”

The podcast this week at the end of this article answers the question: “Is the Bible really an expression of God’s heart?” The boss storms into the office, a scowl plastered firmly on his face. “Good morning Mister Blister,” his … Continue reading

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